DECEMBER 2023

Momentum

Live Webinar—On Dec. 13, Coping with Grief and Loss will examine how to work through the sadness 

and emotions of grief, plus prioritizing self-care if you’ve suffered a great loss. Register here.

Emotional wellbeing 

When people have emotional wellbeing, they’re able to maintain supportive relationships, keep their 

emotions balanced and face life’s challenges with resilience. They’re flexible in adapting to new situations, 

and they make room for fun in their day. Consider these tips on how to improve your emotional wellbeing.

• Try to view difficult, unexpected circumstances as 

opportunities to learn and grow rather than falling 

back on the knee-jerk reaction of viewing them 

negatively.

• If you tend to habitually emphasize your flaws, 

remember your strengths instead. Think of qualities 

like your technical skill, sense of humor, compassion 

and/or capacity for helping others.

• Try responding (unhurriedly thinking through your 

course of action in a situation) instead of reacting 

(rushing in emotionally).

• Seek balance in daily life and keep moving; exercise 

releases endorphins that trigger positive feelings. 

• Although you’re busy, make sure to take occasional 

breaks to stop and smell the roses.

Identity Theft Resolution*

When you’re a victim of identity theft, uncertainty and worries can hound you for months. Tap 

into your Identity Theft Resolution program, for education, guidance, counseling, and legal and 

financial assistance to victims of fraud-related crimes. Fraud Resolution SpecialistsTM will help 

restore your identity and credit worthiness. Visit your member website to get started.

*Eligibility based on your specific program benefits
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Financial wellbeing

• People with financial wellbeing have confidence in their ability to achieve financial goals, regularly save money and 

demonstrate smart money management behaviors.

• Having financial wellbeing will reduce your stress, enable you to handle unexpected financial emergencies and feel 

more secure in your financial future. You’ll have more freedom of choice in pursuing things that bring you joy.

• Avoid financial pitfalls and achieve your goals by taking advantage of the financial wellbeing resources available to 

you through your program.

Money Matters

December 2023 financial webinar

Financial Forum

Tuesday, December 12. Register here: 9 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. PT

Financial fitness is vital for all of us, so this live forum is dedicated to answering questions about myriad financial topics. 

Panelists will be ready to discuss issues ranging from credit, debt, saving for emergencies and retirement, to student 

loans, college funding and more. You can submit specific discussion questions when you register for the event.

Mind Your Mental Health

December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month 

As the holidays roll around again, strive to make a commitment to taking care of yourself—and not just 

heroically decorating, cooking, hosting, spending and socializing. The wisdom of seeking balance can make a 

big difference.

• A recent OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults found that 67 percent report placing unnecessary pressure on themselves to 

engineer the “perfect” holiday.

• To reduce holiday stress, try to be more realistic about what you can do during this time. Don’t aim for perfection; 

simplify and downsize wherever possible.

• Ask for help with tasks. Gracefully decline some invitations and look after yourself instead.

• Don’t harshly criticize yourself or get into heavy debates with others during the holidays. Strive to keep things cool.

• If the same slightly-stuffy family holiday rituals are now a burden for you, break patterns and try celebrating in new 

ways.

Visit MagellanHealthcare.com/about/bh-resources/mymh or call your program for confidential mental 

health resources.